BA9 8AB is a mixed residential area on Lawrence Hill, 0.9km from Rickhayes in South Somerset. Administratively it sits within Blackmoor Vale ward and the Somerton and Frome constituency.
For serious buyers, BA9 8AB is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Prices average £761k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA9 8AB are sourced from Output Area E00148517 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAWRENCE HILL, BA9 8AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWRENCE HILL, BA9 8AB.
264
48
£ 45,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BA9 8AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £761k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA9 8AB. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,100,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,100,000
Semi-Detached
£ 371,000
2 sales · Mean £ 371,000
school Local Schools
Wincanton Primary School
King Arthur's School
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Andrew Barclay Butchers Ltd0.4 km
- Sweetlove Confectionary0.4 km
- The Fine Food Company Ltd0.7 km
- Anchor Hill Service Station0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cale Park Kitchen0.9 km
- KFC0.7 km
- Wincanton Town Football Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited & Petrol Station0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Wincanton Sports Ground0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Wincanton Fish Bar1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Templecombe5.1 km
- Bruton7.4 km
- Castle Cary9.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BA98AB · Data under Open Government Licence